Five Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Brutal Murder of Taxi Driver in Ibadan
The Oyo State High Court on Monday sentenced five men to death by hanging for the conspiracy and murder of a taxi driver, Akeem Shittu, in a dispute that began over a minor road accident. The convicts – Segun Taiwo (36), Kehinde Ademola (46), Yahaya Adeniyi (45), Chinonso Samson (41), and Opadotun Michael (32) […]
Nigeria Pastor Urges Followers to ‘Fortify Themselves’ Amid Rising Insecurity
A Nigerian pastor has sparked controversy after urging his followers to “fortify themselves” for protection against criminal attacks, according to a video widely circulated on TikTok. In the clip, Pastor Oloruntimilehin Daramola who identifies himself online as the founder of The Omnipotence Mission of God tells members of his congregation to adopt what he described […]
Fugitive Killer of FRSC Officer, Daughter Extradited from Ghana, Handed to Nigeria Police
The Nigeria Police Force has taken custody of Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, the 36-year-old suspect accused of abducting and murdering Federal Road Safety Corps officer Lasisi Funmilayo and her daughter Sewa in separate incidents in Ogun and Osun states. Fajemirokun was arrested in Ghana on Sunday after fleeing Nigeria, with his capture triggered by a widely […]
Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Officers Assigned to VIPs
The Nigeria Police Force has begun withdrawing officers assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals across the country, following an order from President Bola Tinubu. A memo issued by the Special Protection Unit (SPU) instructed all personnel deployed to VIPs and special duties to return to their bases immediately. The directive is part of a […]
Nigeria Security Agencies ‘Know Bandit Locations But Cannot Launch Strikes’, Says Onanuga
A senior aide to President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s security agencies know the locations and identities of several bandit groups behind recent mass abductions, but cannot launch full-scale attacks without risking civilian lives. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, made the remarks during an interview with ARISE News on Monday while […]
US Ready To Support Us, End Insecurity In Nigeria, Says Presidency
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the war against insecurity intensifies in Nigeria, the Presidency has disclosed that the United States has expressed its readiness to offer support against terrorists and extremist groups in the country. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this while sharing an update on […]
South-West Governors Hold Emergency Security Summit in Ibadan
Governors of Nigeria’s South-West states have convened in Ibadan for an unscheduled emergency meeting aimed at addressing escalating security challenges in the region. The meeting, hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, brings together leaders from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. All six governors are expected […]
Cross River Government Reaffirms Safety Ahead Of National Sports Council Meeting
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has assured delegates, athletes and officials that Calabar remains safe to host the National Council on Sports, countering reports suggesting rising insecurity in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, Chief Press Secretary Linus Obogo said the government is “fully prepared” for the event, adding that […]
Kwara Church Kidnap Survivor Recounts Harrowing Experience in Bandits’ Camp
A survivor of the recent mass kidnapping at a church in Kwara State has described the terrifying conditions he and dozens of others endured while held captive by armed men who openly identified themselves as bandits. The attack took place on 18 November at the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, where worshippers had gathered for […]
Otu Appoints Five-Member Team To Cross River Sports Commission
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of five members into the Cross River State Sports Commission, according to a government statement released on Monday. The announcement, signed by Secretary to the State Government Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, said the appointments take immediate effect as part […]